UN APPROVED
What do UN codes mean?
UN Approved Packaging Explained
Character | Description | |||
Type of Packaging |
1 - Drums 2 - Barrels 3 - Jerry Cans |
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Material |
A - Steel B - Aluminium C - Natural Wood G - Fibreboard H - Plastic L - Textile N - Metal other than Steel or Aluminium |
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Category | 1 - Closed Head 2 - Open Head | |||
Packaging Group | X - Groups I, II & III Y - Groups II & III Z - Groups III only | |||
Maximum Gross Mass or Specific Gravity |
Maximum Gross Mass - Solids or packaging that have inner packaging must be marked with the maximum gross mass (weight) in kilograms. Specific Gravity - Stand alone packagings intended to |
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Solids or Inner Packaging |
Solids - A upper case ‘S’ should follow the maximum gross mass. Liquids - Liquids should reflect the hydrostatic test pressure in kPs (kilopascals), rounded to the nearest 10kPs. |
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Year of Manufacture | The last two digits of data indicate the year the packaging was manufactured. |
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Location of Manufacture | Country where the item was manufactured. | |||
Manufacture Code | Code for UN certifying agency or manufacturer. |
For more information regarding UN certification please contact the VCA
www.dft.gov.uk/vca/dangerousgoods/dangerous-goods-of.asp